Guide to Eastern Shiga

This area, which includes Hikone, Higashi-omi, and Omi-Hachiman, is a region defined by its magnificent castles and deeply rooted traditional culture.

Overview of Eastern Shiga

Eastern Shiga is home to Hikone, Higashi-omi, and Omi-Hachiman, where castles and traditional culture thrive.

Hikone City is a castle town that retains its historic charm, allowing visitors to experience local traditions through its streetscape and cultural sites.

Higashi-omi offers a mix of historic temples, traditional industries, and beautiful rural landscapes, providing a glimpse into authentic Shiga life.

Omi-Hachiman is famous for its historic canals, merchant houses, and traditional crafts, a town known for its cultural heritage and timeless atmosphere.

Trip Ideas in Eastern Shiga

Explore the Core Values of Japan Through the Life and Legacy of the “Omi Merchants”

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Enjoy Shopping and Gourmet Delights

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See Hikone-jo Castle National Treasure and Become Lucky in Love

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Cycle Through Time Along Historical Roads & Canals

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The Mystery of the Vanished Castle… and Shopping!

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Reveal the Roots of Japan’s Spiritual & Cultural Heritage

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Travel Stories in Eastern Shiga

Chance to stay in Japan Heritage site

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BLUMEN HUGEL

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Hyakusaiji & Fuji Honke part2

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Cycling trip in Shiga, Japan

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4. Cherry Blossoms Rice Bowel / Nunobiki-yaki Kamamoto

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Autumn Leave in Shiga

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Tours & Activities in Eastern Shiga

Roadside Station Higashi Omi City Aito Marguerite Station

Aito Marguerite Station, always bustling with visitors, functions as a rest spot for travelers on the road and a base for imparting information about the local region.

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Hikone & Kita-Biwako Great Firework Festival

See the town along the banks of the lake illuminated by 6,000 fireworks.

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Kirin Brewery Shiga Plant

Take a tour of a beer making plant.

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Shiga Agricultural Park “Blumen Hugel Farm”

This agricultural park is centered around wide flower fields, rose and herb gardens and greenhouses.

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Rare Wood Beads Bijoux

Experience hand-making accessories using precious rare wood beads.

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Inoue Butsudan Ten

A butsudan is a cabinet used to store Buddhism related items in Japanese homes.

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Where to Stay in Eastern Shiga

Kyukamura Omi-Hachiman

Kyukamura is located amid the rich natural environment of the Biwako Quasi-National Park, and features beautiful cherry blossoms in the spring and popular lake swimming and camping spots in the summer.

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Hitomi Sanso

An old house that has accepted just one booking per day since 1979.

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Yokaichi Royal Hotel

This Higashiomi hotel aims to provide a relaxed, at-home atmosphere along with a warm and complete welcome and close attention to detail, bringing a smile to the face of every guest who stays here.

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Comfort Inn Omi Hachiman

This hotel is located conveniently close to Omi-Hachiman Station and offers a free breakfast to all guests.

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Machiya Inn

Omihachiman is a quiet place of history and tradition, located in the lake-land of Shiga.

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Guesthouse Mio

Guesthouse Mio is a traditional Japanese townhouse that was renovated in 2018.

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